Write a list of the words you know that are associated with spreadsheets
Information (5 mins)
Modelling
Modelling means producing a series of mathematical equations that can be used to simulate a real situation.
If you were a business you might use modelling to predict the likely sales for a new product and the the flow of sales in and out of your bank account.
Personally you might be finding yourself wanting to produce a model to show if you could afford to run a car, or to take a holiday in the sumer.
These are all "what if" questions
Task (15 mins)
On paper - design a simple spreadsheet to see if you can afford to run a car. You will have variable and fixed cost
Variables
Petrol
Repairs
Fixed costs
Insurance
Price
MOT
Tax
Task (15 mins)
Add in formula to your design
You will need monthly totals and a grand total
Plenary (15 mins)
What other situations could you use spreadsheet modelling for?
Spreadsheet Modelling
Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4
Starter (10 mins)
Write a list of the words you know that are associated with spreadsheetsInformation (5 mins)
Modelling
Modelling means producing a series of mathematical equations that can be used to simulate a real situation.
If you were a business you might use modelling to predict the likely sales for a new product and the the flow of sales in and out of your bank account.
Personally you might be finding yourself wanting to produce a model to show if you could afford to run a car, or to take a holiday in the sumer.
These are all "what if" questions
Task (15 mins)
On paper - design a simple spreadsheet to see if you can afford to run a car. You will have variable and fixed cost
Variables
- Petrol
- Repairs
Fixed costsTask (15 mins)
Add in formula to your designYou will need monthly totals and a grand total
Plenary (15 mins)
What other situations could you use spreadsheet modelling for?
Discuss the use of "What if" scenarios